AT&T charged for returned device after service cancellation
A customer cancelled AT&T service, returned a financed device per instructions, but was still charged over $783 for it, and has been unable to get a refund despite documentation. Highlights breakdowns in device-return and billing reconciliation after account cancellation.
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